Role of Ex-Press Glaucoma Shunt Implant in Glaucoma Filtering Surgery.
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Date
2015-10
Authors
Cheriyath, Dhanya
Swadique, Muhemmed
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Abstract
Glaucoma filtration surgery is a challenge for any glaucoma surgeon, because of its variable results and numerous
complications. The Ex-PRESS glaucoma shunt, when used along with trabeculectomy gives a controlled drainage of
aqueous and hence most of the complications due to over filtration like hypotony, choroidal detachment could be avoided.
Tissue erosion and migration of device were initially noted, but later became rare due to modifications in techniques, like use
under a sclera flap. The Ex-PRESS glaucoma shunt implant is a promising device in glaucoma filtration surgery, if used
judiciously.
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Ex-PRESS glaucoma shunt, Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma filtration surgery
Citation
Cheriyath Dhanya, Swadique Muhemmed. Role of Ex-Press Glaucoma Shunt Implant in Glaucoma Filtering Surgery. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2015 Oct-Dec; 1(3): 126-128.